Record High Drug Shortages in the US

The United States is facing an increasing number of drug shortages, which a recent Senate report frames as a national security threat. The drugs in short supply range from medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), antibiotics, and IV saline, to children’s flu medications. The consequences for patients and health care providers are devastating. In addition, drug affordability continues to be a concern, with nearly 1,000 drugs experiencing price increases so far this year.